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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:49:55 GMTHello, I wonder if you might have referrals to a good sharpener who would work with a pet owner. I do not groom my Toy Poodle to save money, but began after having him to a highly-regarded pro groomer shop not too long after getting him from his...

Hello, I wonder if you might have referrals to a good sharpener who would work with a pet owner. I do not groom my Toy Poodle to save money, but began after having him to a highly-regarded pro groomer shop not too long after getting him from his first family (he was four years of age). "He WILL bite!" was the angry quote at pickup.

Understanding how dire a bite can be, and even more so to a professional groomer and his/her career, that told me immediately I'd need to learn to do this myself. Between books/videos, saving up and buying the Wahl 5-in-1, SS combs, CC brushes and slicker, other brushes, metal combs, shears, lots of product including CC, Best Shot, Coat Handler, Stazko, Nature's Specialties, and others over time (many of them thanks to your mentions here), we've settled into a modified Scandi of sorts. I'm still accumulating tools; a better dryer will hopefully happen this year. Loving it all.

While he's decidedly pet quality (and adored), one day I dream of a show prospect, and consider this also as training ground to be able to demonstrate to a great breeder that I might be able to manage Poodle coat.

It would be nice to have a place to occasionally send shears and blades for sharpening/refurbishing. I accept that noted sharpeners are not available to me, and of course professional groomers have quite different needs from mine. Still, it would be nice.

A sharpener who attended a local show recently told me all sharpening is exactly the same (human, pet, etc.), and that is hard to accept, so I didn't move ahead there (he did kindly let me handle *the comb* for a bit, and I still want one :D). If anyone has a sharpener recommendation for me, I'd surely appreciate it. Ryan's Pets seems an option? Thank you :).